Lower School

At St. Mark's Educational Society the Lower School is characterized by its stimulating, caring and relaxed ethos. Each classroom is a community of learners in which students learn to respect each other as they participate in many collaborative experiences. From designing and building structures in an early childhood classroom, to giving a fellow student feedback on a Audio Visual assignment, Lower School children are challenged to work together and to learn from each other.

Our curriculum is an eclectic mix of best practices from the best leading educational systems.we are constantly updating new methods for refining lessons and units of curriculum.

The Lower School has a clearly defined program of ongoing assessment, which is designed to ensure that we meet the individual needs of every child so that each one meets his or her full potential. Learning specialists, a reading/literacy specialist, speech/language therapists, a counselor, and an educational psychologist serve as resources and provide direct services to students. All Lower School children keep portfolios of their work in which they reflect on their goals, progress, and challenges. Student-led portfolio conferences are a highlight of the year.

Beyond the classroom, a talented group of specialist teachers provides lessons in extra curricular activities, computer, art, physical education, and science. The Lower School Library is one of the finest to be found in any school.

High School

The High School provides a varied and challenging program that emphasizes the four pillars of the School’s mission - learning, character, community and service.

The heart of our school lies in the dynamic relationship between student and teacher. St. Mark's Educational Society provides a rigorous program that engages students through inquiry and collaboration. Our dedicated faculty encourages students to think critically, take risks and be creative. We challenge students to strive for personal and academic excellence, and we treasure the intellectual, social, artistic and physical development of each student. St. Mark's Educational Society students are expected to participate actively in their learning and to engage fully in the intellectual life of the School.

Our commitment to students and to success takes many forms. A Student Support Team (SST) meets regularly to discuss academic, social and emotional aspects of the student experience.  Student support services include the Specific Learning Difficulties  Program, and Counseling. Class teachers and college lecturers comprise the academic advising office. School in-charge's work with the High School faculty, administration and counselors to monitor students’ progress.

We believe that students develop integrity and strength of character by learning to make good choices and taking responsibility for their actions. We expect St. Mark's Educational Society students to be kind, honest, and respectful of others. We value a strong work ethic, and seek to instill in our students a sense of optimism and determination in the face of challenge. 

College Counseling

Every interaction between a student and college counselor takes place with the present and future well-being of the student in mind. Although the college selection and application process does not begin formally until the Admissions open for the year, much is done prior to this time to lay the foundation for appropriate college admissions in the future.

Colleges place great emphasis on a student's two-year curriculum, and through the freshman two-year plan the class In-charge lecturer and student devise a challenging program of study. As a student progresses through evaluation periods, this plan, however, can be adjusted.

Numerous visits by college in-charges, parent/student information meetings and many individually scheduled counselor conferences ensure that, in their final year, 2nd year students are kept very busy during the college counseling process. Although counselors are normally the primary source of information on appropriate colleges, numerous other resources, including college review books, individual college catalogues, college videos and college search computer software, are readily available at the School.